Kitchen Staff Jobs in Wisconsin

The Kitchen Staff are the backbone of the hospitality service industry, responsible for a broad range of duties. They ensure the smooth operation of the kitchen by preparing ingredients, cleaning and sanitizing kitchen equipment, assisting in food preparation, and maintaining stock levels of food and supplies. They are also responsible for maintaining high hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen to assure the quality of food served to guests. Additionally, they might be required to handle customer service related issues, such as taking orders, serving food, and addressing customer complaints.

To excel in this role, Kitchen Staff should possess a number of key skills and certifications. They should have a food handler's certificate, signifying they are trained in food safety practices. A good level of physical fitness and endurance is also important as the job involves standing for long hours and handling heavy kitchen equipment. Strong teamwork, time management, and multitasking skills are indispensable to cope with the fast-paced working environment. Prior to becoming a Kitchen Staffer, individuals may have roles like Wait Staff, Dishwasher, or Food Prep Assistant to gain relevant experience in the hospitality industry.

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Dishwasher

  • Stone Arch Brewpub
  • Appleton, WI
  • 13 days ago
  • Appleton, WI
  • 13 days ago

Stone Arch Brewpub is looking for a hardworking and reliable Dishwasher to join our kitchen team in the historic Between the Locks building. As a vital part of our back-of-house operations, you...

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Restaurant Cook - Business Park - Urgently Hiring

  • Taco Bell - Middleton
  • Middleton, WI
  • 3 hours ago
  • Middleton, WI
  • 3 hours ago

The restaurant cook is responsible for food preparation that meets or exceeds hospitality and service standards and must be able to prepare all foods to meet quantity and deadline requirements....

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Cook - Business Park - Urgently Hiring

  • Taco Bell - Middleton
  • Middleton, WI
  • 3 hours ago
  • Middleton, WI
  • 3 hours ago

What began as an idea between two brothers to open a Mexican restaurant has since grown into one of the largest, privately held Taco Bell franchisees in America. At Border Foods, we work with a...

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Crew Member - Business Park - Urgently Hiring

  • Taco Bell - Middleton
  • Middleton, WI
  • 3 hours ago
  • Middleton, WI
  • 3 hours ago

Taco Bell - Middleton is looking for a full time or part time crew member to join our team in Middleton, WI. As a Taco Bell - Middleton crew member, you can be the smiling face that greets and...

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Utility Worker

  • Keurig Dr Pepper
  • Pewaukee, WI
  • 1 hour ago
  • Pewaukee, WI
  • 1 hour ago

Job Overview:Utility Worker - Pewaukee, WIThe Utility Worker is responsible for building product orders and loading delivery trucks, while maintaining cleanliness and organization. About the Role:...

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Deli Clerk I

  • Festival Foods
  • Fond du Lac, WI
  • 1 hour ago
  • Fond du Lac, WI
  • 1 hour ago

We are seeking a Deli Clerk to join our team in our retail grocery store environment, where you'll play a crucial role in food preparation and guest service....

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Cook

  • LCS Senior Living
  • Greendale, WI
  • 1 hour ago
  • Greendale, WI
  • 1 hour ago

When you work at Harbour Village, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company - one that's investing...

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Full-Time Cook

  • Schulte Companies
  • Madison, WI
  • 12 hours ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 12 hours ago

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing Knowledge of food preparation health and safety guidelines Ability to work flexible hours and shifts Ability to multi-task Team player *The...

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Deli Dishwasher

  • Sendik's Food Market
  • Mequon, WI
  • 12 hours ago
  • Mequon, WI
  • 12 hours ago

Job Requirements Sendik's Food Markets: Join a Century of Excellence. Sendiks Food Markets is far more than a grocery storewe are a family-owned company built on a century-long tradition of...

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Temporary Food Service Dishwasher (Continuous Recruitment)

  • University of Wisconsin Platteville
  • Stevens Point, WI
  • 13 hours ago
  • Stevens Point, WI
  • 13 hours ago

Key Job Responsibilities: Operates a dishwashing station and associated equipment Assists student employees and provides training as needed Cleans and maintains equipment and work areas to ensure adherence...

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Crew Member

  • Lacoste
  • Germantown, WI
  • 13 hours ago
  • Germantown, WI
  • 13 hours ago

Food Preparation and Quality : Prepare food according to Wendys standards, ensuring accuracy and quality. Follow food safety guidelines and sanitation procedures at all times....

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Cook - Full Time or Part Time

  • Rennes Group
  • Rhinelander, WI
  • 13 hours ago
  • Rhinelander, WI
  • 13 hours ago

Job DetailsJob Location: RHRC Rhinelander - Rhinelander, WI 54501We are inviting you to apply for a Cook position. The Cook and Dietary Aide roles provides food and nutritional service that meets...

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Restaurant Crewmember - Weekend Availability

  • Raising Cane's
  • Kenosha, WI
  • 14 hours ago
  • Kenosha, WI
  • 14 hours ago

Starting hiring pay: $ 15.00 Restaurant Crewmembers at Raising Canes will wear many hats (including a Raising Canes hat) while working hard and having fun as a critical part of the Restaurant...

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Crew Member

  • MOD Super Fast Pizza
  • Sun Prairie, WI
  • 14 hours ago
  • Sun Prairie, WI
  • 14 hours ago

At MOD, pizza is our platform, custom to each individual and creating a space where everyone is welcome. MOD is individuality, whether thats on your pizza, on your salad or just you being you!...

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Dishwasher

  • Bartolotta Restaurant Group
  • Menomonee Falls, WI
  • 15 hours ago
  • Menomonee Falls, WI
  • 15 hours ago

Ability to work effectively with kitchen staff. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Restaurant experience preferred....

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Demographic Data for Wisconsin

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Introduction to Emerging Technologies in a Professional Kitchen
Emerging technologies, from AI to Cloud technology, have the potential to revolutionise professional kitchen operations. On this two-week course, youll discover new technologies being used in...
Kitchen Chemistry
This seminar is designed to be an experimental and hands-on approach to applied chemistry (as seen in cooking). Cooking may be the oldest and most widespread application of chemistry and recipes...
Food Safety and Personal Hygiene in a Professional Kitchen
Hygiene is so important in food preparation. If caterers, chefs and wait staff are not adequately trained they can present huge health risks to the community. On this course from the International...

Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Wisconsin

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitalityServices research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Wisconsin offer the following education background
High School or GED
43.5%
Bachelor's Degree
16.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
13.4%
Some High School
3.7%
Master's Degree
3.6%
Some College
3.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Kitchen Staffs in Wisconsin
None
41.7%
Less than 1 year
37.0%
1-2 years
14.4%
4-6 years
4.4%
6-8 years
2.6%


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